Editor’s Picks – February 20, 2026 | Energy, Stewardship & the Future You’re Building
By Nina Caldwell
Last updated: February 20, 2026
Our February 20 picks centre on energy and stewardship: energy for your brain, your brand, your farm and your faith, and stewardship of kids’ plates, data, money, stories, plastics, elections and even vaccines. It keeps returning to what you consume and what you create, food, content, proteins, policies, and how quietly they shape the future you step into.
TRW, ThriVe!, and Leadership
TRW Consult US features “TRW Consult Supports FIIRO’s Investment & Technology Week ” highlighting the firm’s partnership with Nigeria’s Federal Institute of Industrial Research to promote innovation and technology adoption. Readers see TRW positioned alongside stakeholders, driving industrial research and commercialization.
TRW Consult UK shares “Affiliate Marketing in the UK: How to Earn Passive Income Online,” a practical guide for UK‑based creators and businesses seeking structured affiliate income. It breaks down how to choose programmes, promote ethically, and build recurring revenue.
ThriVers Academy offers “Optimize Brain Health for Leadership Success,” connecting mental sharpness with effective leadership. Leaders are encouraged to treat sleep, nutrition, exercise, and focus routines as non‑negotiable productivity tools.
From the Publisher’s Desk, Babatunde Oladele’s site presents “The Grace That Meets Commitment and Diligence,” exploring how divine grace amplifies consistent effort rather than replacing it. The reflection calls readers to work faithfully while depending on God’s enabling.
On screen, ThriVe! TV runs “Strategic Positioning for Success – How to Move from Wishing to Achieving,” a session on moving from desire to deliberate positioning. ThriVe! Podcast complements this with “The Currency of Achievement,” which examines the real costs you must be willing to pay to reach your goals.
Digests – Business, Health, Immigration, Travels & More
Business Digest curates “Top 5 Artificial Intelligence Courses And Certifications That Will Boost Your Career And Business in 2025,” listing concrete programmes to build AI skills. Professionals and founders receive tailored learning paths rather than vague calls to “learn AI.”
Health & Fitness Digest offers “Nutrition Tips for Healthy Kids: What to Serve and What to Skip,” giving parents practical guidance on children’s meals. It pairs nutrient‑dense staples and smart snacks with items to avoid or limit.
Masculine Digest highlights “6 Free Tools for Creating Business Surveys,” presenting budget‑friendly platforms for gathering feedback. Small businesses can test ideas and measure satisfaction without heavy software spend.
Travel Digest lists “Top 10 Exciting Things About The UK,” from historic cities and countryside to culture and education. It frames the UK as both a travel and study destination with layered experiences.
Jobs, Grants & Scholarships promotes the “Trustee Scholarship at Boston University (2025) for Undergraduates,” a prestigious full‑tuition award for high‑achieving students. Prospective applicants get an overview of benefits and eligibility.
Immigration Monitor unpacks “UK Migration Overhaul 2025: New Settlement and Citizenship Rules Explained,” detailing how new rules affect routes to settlement and citizenship. Migrants and employers can see how thresholds, timelines and categories have shifted.
Tech, AI and Data
Techie Digest explores “Concrete Transforms Homes into Giant Batteries,” describing research into energy‑storing concrete. It imagines future houses whose walls can store power like large batteries.
Stati News analyses “Paternity Fraud: Prevalence and Impact on Families Worldwide,” giving numbers and consequences around misattributed paternity. Legal, emotional and financial effects on parents and children are highlighted.
STEM Trends argues in “Data Is the New Oil: Why Learning to Analyze It Is Crucial,” that data literacy is becoming a core career skill. The article encourages readers to learn basic analytics to stay relevant in a data‑driven world.
Security Digest explains “Physical Key Management Practices for Organizations,” showing how to control physical keys, master keys and access logs. The piece reminds teams that building security is as much about doors and cabinets as it is about firewalls.
Writing, Publishing and Reading Culture
The Ready Writers Consult publishes “Exploring Wordplay in English: A Fun Guide to Common Types of Humor,” guiding readers through puns, double entendres and other playful devices. Writers learn how linguistic humour can add colour and memorability to their work.
SOI Publishing shares “How to Stay Productive and Avoid Burnout as A Writer,” balancing output with rest. It recommends routines, boundaries and realistic goals to keep creativity sustainable.
The Literary Renaissance Foundation notes “LRF Receives Book Donation,” documenting new books added to its reading‑promotion work. The brief update underscores how donations strengthen literacy outreach.
Internship Training offers “The Legal Implications of Writing and Content Creation,” a video on copyright, plagiarism, contracts and defamation. Content creators gain a primer on the legal boundaries around their work.
Faith, Inner Life and Reinvention
Daily Dew Series continues “Men in the Bible: A Blind Believer,” profiling a man who trusts without physical sight. The piece presents faith as confidence in God beyond visible evidence.
Daily Dew Devotional again shares “What to do When Confused and Perplexed,” offering steps like prayer, Scripture and godly counsel. It treats confusion as a signal to lean into God rather than withdraw.
Daily Dew Inspiration continues the money‑stress series with “Financial Anxiety: Stressed Out About Money? (2),” tackling unhealthy thought patterns around finances. Readers are nudged toward trust, planning and contentment.
Daily Dew Testimonies shares “I Grow Daily in My Knowledge of Him,” a testimony of progressive intimacy with God. It models slow, steady spiritual growth rather than instant change.
Daily Dew Reflections revisits “When a Trickle Becomes a Stream — How Thoughts Quietly Shape Your Life,” showing how repeated thoughts turn into habits and outcomes. Readers are urged to guard inner narratives because they eventually overflow into actions.
Daily Dew Spotlights repeats “Understanding God: He Cares,” emphasising God’s attentive concern. It reassures those who feel unseen that divine care is both personal and active.
Feminine Digest presents “Glow Up Goals: How to Reinvent Yourself in 2025 as a Lady,” a holistic reinvention guide. It covers appearance, mindset, habits and relationships as parts of a “glow up.”
StellAfrique offers “DIY Face and Hair Masks for Glowing and Beautiful Skin,” simple recipes women can make at home. The article positions self‑care as affordable and customisable.
Food Systems, Farms and African Excellence
Agric Digest examines “Alternative Proteins: Shaping the Future of Agriculture,” from plant‑based to insect and lab‑grown options. It considers implications for farmers, consumers and sustainability.
Ogidi Olu Farms advises in “Reducing Aflatoxin Contamination in Maize and Groundnuts,” outlining storage, drying and handling practices to cut toxin levels. Farmers get clear steps to improve food safety and marketability.
Nigerian Inspiration profiles “Wunmi Mosaku: Championing Black Stories with Depth and Dignity,” celebrating the actress’s work in nuanced Black narratives. Her career is presented as a model of representation with substance.
Afrispora News spotlights “Ghislain Irakoze: Building Circular E-Waste, AI Governance, and Digital Inclusion From Kigali,” showing how one entrepreneur tackles e‑waste and digital equity. The story ties African innovation to global tech conversations.
TRW Interns Showcase warns in “Seven Harmful Implications and Disadvantages of Using Styrofoam,” detailing environmental and health risks of polystyrene. Readers are encouraged to reduce or replace Styrofoam use in daily life and business.
Elections, Emergencies and Aid
Campus News reports “Uniport Concludes SUG Election With New Student Executives,” marking a new student leadership team at the University of Port Harcourt. It highlights student democracy and campus governance.
Church News shares “YouVersion Reveals 2025 ‘Verse of the Year’,” indicating the Bible verse most engaged with on the app. The choice is presented as a window into global spiritual concerns.
Breaking News announces “ECOWAS Declares State of Emergency in West Africa,” pointing to regional instability. The declaration underscores security and governance challenges in the bloc.
Trending News notes “NANS President Calls for Buhari’s Intervention in ASUU Strike and Education Prioritization,” a student‑union appeal over prolonged strikes. It frames education funding and strike resolution as national priorities.
NewsBreakers reports “Global Measles Cases Jumped In 2023 Due To ‘Inadequate’ Vaccine Coverage,” linking outbreaks to immunisation gaps. Health authorities are implicitly urged to close coverage deficits.
News Extractors analyzes “How the Israeli-backed aid plan in Gaza is unravelling,” detailing logistical, political, and security setbacks. The piece shows how fragile humanitarian arrangements can be in conflict zones.
Book of the Week at iwe.store remains “The Heart Is Not a Republic For Politics…,” still the featured title. Against a backdrop of elections, emergencies, strikes, and data battles, it insists that your inner life should not be governed by polls, panic, or partisan winds.
Stay Sharp; Stay Safe!
— Nina
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